Nurse Residency - Emergency Stroke Response

HCA Healthcare • Brownsville, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The HCA Healthcare Residency Program at Valley Regional Medical Center is a paid, year-long program for graduate nurses transitioning from the classroom to registered nursing practice. Residents receive advanced clinical training in a specialty area, monthly educational sessions, preceptorship training, hands-on simulations to measure and evaluate skills, mentoring from experienced nurse leaders, and experience collaborating on an evidence-based practice project.

The RN Resident coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with departmental requirements and the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. Working with medical providers and other care team members, the resident provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models. The resident also advocates for patients, families, and caregivers to support a positive patient experience.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program.
• Registered Nurse license or Graduate Nurse status in the state.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of employment.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within one year of employment.
• Other certifications may be required during employment.
• No previous experience is needed.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients on admission and during scheduled shifts, identifying and reporting changes in patient status.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, and other functions as ordered by medical providers.
• Document care administration in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor patients for therapeutic responses.
• Notify providers and intervene as appropriate when patients have unintended responses to medication.
• Respond promptly to patient requests and anticipate and proactively address patient needs.
• Teach patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, patient status, treatment plans, medications and possible side effects, and follow-up measures.
• Translate complex medical terminology to ensure patient and caregiver understanding.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time-away programs including paid time off, paid family leave, disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree